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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive survey of theories and research concerning the basic mental processes that are involved in the use of language, including comprehension (how we perceive and understand speech and written language), production (how we construct an utterance, from idea to completed sentence), and acquisition (how children acquire language). This course will examine the relationship between language and thought, psychological approaches to meaning, and disorders of speech and language. Three hours credit. Fall alternate years. Prerequisite: PSY 202 and 250.
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An examination of the contribution psychology has made to understanding health and illness. Examines the physiological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to health and illness. Includes such topics as the promotion and maintenance of good health, the treatment of illness in the medical setting, doctor-patient communication patterns, patients' reactions to illness, and behavioral intervention to reduce health risks. Three hours credit. Spring alternate years. Prerequisite: PSY 202.
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This course involves the scientific study of human sexual behavior and attitudes, examining biological, cognitive, social, and cultural influences. Topics include research methodology, anatomy, sexual response cycle, gender roles, sexual orientation, sexual deviations, sexual dysfunctions, and sex in the context of intimate, romantic relationships. Three hours credit. Spring alternate years. Prerequisite: PSY 202.
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Using psychological research on career decision-making, this course will examine career preparation, training, and job search issues relevant to psychology. The emphasis is on the development of applied skills in career preparation and progression. Three hours credit. Fall alternate years. Prerequisite: PSY 202.
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Undergraduate Research is designed to allow students to develop and practice advanced psychological research methods, such as independent project design, data gathering techniques, data analysis, and report writing, in collaboration with a faculty member. The course will expand on topics covered in the Research Methods and Statistics courses. Students must contract with a faculty member to work on an existing research project or to develop a new project, and a specific list of responsibilities must be developed prior to approval. Credit is variable, and depends on the quantity and depth of work. One to three hours credit; no more than three hours per semester and no more than six hours counted toward the major requirements. Fall/Spring. Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in PSY 211 or PSY 311; permission of instructor and department chair.
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3.00 Credits
The study of a particular research problem with the permission of the department chair and under the supervision of a faculty member in psychology. Three hours credit. Restricted to upper level majors in psychology.
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An introduction to the theories and methods of psychological measurement as well as an examination of contemporary measures of intelligence, personality, and attitudes. Special attention is given to the basics of psychometric theory, reliability and validity, norms and standardization, and test construction. Three hours credit. Fall alternate years. Prerequisites: PSY 202 and 211.
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An introduction to the theories and applications of psychological counseling. Topics include qualifications and limitations of helping professionals, designing a change program, ethical considerations in counseling relationships, developing and maintaining trust, increasing communication skills, attitude modification methods, simulation and role-playing methods, operant methods, and self-management methods. Three hours credit. Spring alternate years. Prerequisite: PSY 320.
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A comprehensive survey of theories and research concerning the effects of aging and individual differences on basic cognitive functions including, memory, reasoning, language, and cognitive performance in everyday life. This course will also examine cognitive dysfunction such as Alzheimer's Disease, vascular cognitive impairment, and mild cognitive impairment. Three hours credit. Fall alternate years. Prerequisite: PSY 230 or PSY 250.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an in-depth analysis of topics within the subfield of social influence. Topics in this area include persuasion, conformity, obedience, and group processes. This course emphasizes the application of social influence concepts within a number of domains. Three hours credit. Spring alternate years. Prerequisites: PSY 202 and PSY 240.
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